Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders open April 24 in the US starting at $450, plus everything else you need to know

We finally know when gamers in the US and Canada will be able to pre-order the Switch 2. Nintendo announced that Switch 2 pre-orders will open on April 24 in both regions. The original Switch 2 price will remain the same, $450, as will the original $500 price for the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World bundle.

However, Nintendo announced that some Switch 2 accessories will receive "price adjustments" due to "market conditions." "Other adjustments to the price of any Nintendo product are also possible in the future depending on market conditions," the company said in the press release.

Nintendo apologized for the pre-order delay in its statement, and reiterated that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be widely available starting June 5.

How to pre-order the Switch 2

In addition to direct from Nintendo, you'll be able to snag a Switch 2 from participating retailers when the console ...